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Inflation rises after 7 months of falling prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/05/2024
» Inflation in Thailand last month was positive for the first time in seven months after the government permitted retailers to raise the price of diesel, while the prices of fresh food and vegetables increased thanks to the recent heatwave.
Ministry seeks to boost SME funding
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/03/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is pushing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to take advantage of the Secured Transaction Act by using assets with economic value such as machinery, high-value trees and intellectual property as collateral to secure loans.
Thailand, US work to renew GSP perks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/03/2024
» The US is ready to renew the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) scheme for Thailand that expired in 2020, says Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Closer trade ties sought through talks with Tajikistan
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/02/2024
» Thailand is revving up trade talks with Tajikistan to increase trade and investment between the two countries, focusing on paper, sugar and rice.
PM piles pressure on BoT
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/02/2024
» The Bank of Thailand's (BoT) monetary policy committee (MPC) has come under pressure today following Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's public call for a 25 basis point rate cut.
Council maintains export forecast for 2024 at 1-2%
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/02/2024
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) is maintaining its export forecast at 1-2% this year.
Spending mood upbeat ahead of holiday
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/02/2024
» Spending among Thai residents during the Chinese New Year festival, which starts on Thursday this week, is expected to reach the highest level in 11 years thanks to the country's economic recovery after the pandemic.
Headline inflation dips 4 months in a row
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/02/2024
» Headline inflation declined for a fourth consecutive month in January, reaching its lowest level in 35 months, as the Commerce Ministry expects the trend to continue in February and March thanks to government measures to reduce the cost of living.
CtrlS Datacenters signs land deal to set up in EEC
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/02/2024
» CtrlS Datacenters, Asia's leading data centre operator, has leased a land plot in the Eastern Economic Corridor of Digital (EECd) for 50 years to establish a data centre business, according to Thai trade representative Nalinee Taveesin.
Bank of Thailand urged to cut rates as smaller firms continue to suffer
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/01/2024
» Thailand's economic situation is worse than expected and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) is being urged to cut interest rates on commercial bank loans to reduce the burden of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).